Hobby to Business
Hobby to Business
Shelly Kim and Emma Witte
If you're ready to go from side hustle hobby to fully fledged freelancer, this is the podcast for you! Your hosts Shelly Kim and Emma Witte are both full-time artists who have turned their hobbies into businesses, and are here to help you do the same by sharing lessons they've learned, mistakes they've made and challenges they've faced.
The Customer Experience
In episode 5 of season 2, we’re talking about the customer journey. How to take someone from not knowing you and your product exist, to becoming a raving fan! Make sure you download the accompanying free worksheets to help you follow along: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bqco_wbjTGcR0NwqPVysLlAX_UhrBKlZ/view?usp=sharing
Aug 10, 2020
1 hr 12 min
Where To Sell
In episode 4 of season 2, we’re talking about where to actually SELL your first product! E-commerce website options, markets, online marketplaces and wholesale - as well as considerations to take into account, and a friendly reminder to prepare for tax!
Jul 20, 2020
57 min
Finding Suppliers
In episode 3 of season 2, we’re chatting about finding a supplier for your first product! Different types of suppliers and what you may need them for, considerations to take into account before deciding on your supplier, and additional research you can do to find the right one for you!
Jul 13, 2020
29 min
Testing Your Idea
In episode 2 of season 2, we’re diving into ways you can test your product idea. We give you lots of things to research, how to use your competitors to your advantage, a tonne of considerations to take into account when pricing your product, as well as a deeper look into how shipping affects your pricing. You’ll want to bust our your notebook for this one!
Jul 6, 2020
44 min
Products vs Services
In episode 1 of season 2, we’re helping you on your journey to launch your first creative/art-related product! We chat about the differences between products and services, give you practical examples of both in the art world, help you decide which to focus on, and give you plenty to think about when coming up with your big idea.
Jun 29, 2020
25 min
Avoiding the Comparison Trap
In this episode we’re helping you to avoid the comparison trap. From analysing your social media time, to not putting the numbers on a pedestal, to focusing on helping others, being realistic about your journey and remembering that only YOU can be you, we’ll help you avoid comparing yourself to others and get your focused back on your goals.
May 14, 2020
31 min
Dealing With Doubt
In this episode we’re chatting about dealing with doubt. Whether it arises because someone doesn’t understand what you do or why, or if they straight up discourage you from doing it - as well as reasons why you should become your OWN cheerleader.
Apr 28, 2020
44 min
Investing In Yourself
In this episode we’re chatting about investing in yourself, both personally and professionally. We’ll dig into the purpose of investing in yourself, the importance of discovering which way you learn best, and what considerations and questions you should ask yourself before signing up to something. Don’t hoard another online course! Set yourself up for course completion success.
Apr 21, 2020
28 min
Organizing Your Business
In this episode we’re giving you ideas and tips to organise your business during down-time, including: your email inbox, task management system, computer files, content calendar and physical workspace!
Apr 7, 2020
50 min
DIY Your Biz: Content Creation
In this ep we’re chatting all about content creation - what to establish BEFORE you start creating, a bunch of ideas on the types of content you can create, as well as apps that make our lives easier.
Mar 31, 2020
41 min
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